The Board has granted a separate compensable evaluation of 10 percent each for chronic otitis media in the right and left ears.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms, including purulent discharge and moistness of the mastoid bowls, were found to be indicative of suppurative otitis media warranting a maximum 10 percent evaluation under applicable schedular criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Otitis Media
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 9, 2004
- Citation
- 0400824
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- Granted
The Veteran's ear condition, characterized as chronic otitis media and Eustachian tube dysfunction, warrants a compensable rating of 10 percent. The Veteran is also granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for chronic otitis media and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to her military service.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected chronic otitis media has been rated at 10 percent since May 7, 2003. The condition is characterized by nearly constant suppuration or with aural polyps.
- Granted
The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for chronic otitis media and hearing loss. Service connection is granted for these conditions.
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